Different pitches drown each other out?

[Lylyl]

I have several different pitches of tinnitus but because one is louder than the other I tend to only hear the loud one. Recently when I’m outside I’ve noticed a very high pitched, alien sound, kind of like a fluorescent lamp. I also hear it when watching tv or being very quiet. I don’t hear it when I close my ears, I only hear the lower, louder pitch. Could it be reactive tinnitus or do the sounds drown each other out depending on the environment?

Many thanks for any response

[ShakeelaBTA]

Hello and welcome to the British Tinnitus Association forum.

Do feel free to ask any questions, I hope that you find this a helpful and supportive place to help you manage your tinnitus.

There is information about Tinnitus here tinnitus.org.uk/all-about-t...

People can hear different sounds in each ear.

We have some resources that you might like to check out in addition to our home here:

tinnitus.org.uk (information and support details)

takeontinnitus.co.uk (free tinnitus management programme)

Helpline 0800 018 0527 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) (outside the UK you can call [phone])

Kind regards

Shakeela